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Lakeshore Protected Bikeway Breaks Ground

Event captured the sadness of a family's loss and the hope for a safer future

July 25, 2025

Eyes on the Street: OakDOT Adds Bicycle Cut-Through to Harrison/Grand Intersection

Never accept "it’s impossible" as a solid answer from a traffic engineer

July 18, 2025

Oakland’s 7th/8th Street Protected Bike Lane has a Deadly Flaw

This otherwise good project has a terrifying opening in the protection that is going to get someone killed. The slip lane has to be closed immediately

July 16, 2025

Bike East Bay Celebrates Six Protected Bike Lanes in Oakland

Protected bike lanes under construction on 7th/8th, 14th, 20th, Harrison Street, Grand Avenue, and Fruitvale Avenue.

June 11, 2025

Oakland Special Election: District 2 Debate

A coalition of Oakland transportation advocates get the skinny on District 2 candidates

March 14, 2025

Oakland Mayoral Debate: Answers on I-980 Removal

Do your research, but for those who missed Tuesday's mayoral debate, here's a little sample of where the candidates stand on an issue near-and-dear to readers

March 5, 2025

Oakland Advocates Holding Forums for Special Election

Oakland will get a new mayor and a new District 2 Councilperson. Advocates are working on getting the lowdown on where the candidates stand on safety

March 4, 2025

Oakland Advocates Demand a Safer Harrison Street

For 15 years, Oakland has talked about making Harrison from 27th to I-580 safer. But next to nothing has happened on the ground

February 13, 2025